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Mohammad Akram confident about Ajmal's return

Mohammad Akram confident about Ajmal's return

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

He will surely miss the World Cup after being withdrawn from the squad but Saeed Ajmal's career was not over says head coach of the national cricket academy Mohammad Akram as the suspended off-spinner could take a bio-mechanic test in two weeks time.

Ajmal to play against Kenya before biomechanics test

Ajmal to play against Kenya before biomechanics test

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided that suspended off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal should play two One-day games against Kenya this month before he goes for his final biomechanics test in Chennai.

Pakistan spinner Ajmal claims Harbhajan is a chucker

Pakistan spinner Ajmal claims Harbhajan is a chucker

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Questioning the ICC's new rules on chucking, the off-spinner says, 'If they put Harbhajan through a proper bowling assessment test now, I can safely tell you he will exceed the 15 degrees limit'

Akhtar advises suspended Ajmal to approach CAS

Akhtar advises suspended Ajmal to approach CAS

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has advised suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.

Senanayake to replace Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire

Senanayake to replace Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has signed up with English county team Worcestershire, replacing Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal for the upcoming season.

Ajmal declines PCB's farewell offer, says I'm not quitting

Ajmal declines PCB's farewell offer, says I'm not quitting

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Veteran Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has declined Pakistan Cricket Board's offer of a 'fitting send-off', saying he still has a lot to contribute to the game and his country. A tweet from PCB executive committee chairman Najam Sethi over the weekend raised speculation that Ajmal and fellow veteran Shahid Afridi were set to announce their retirement from the international game.

PCB to send Ajmal for informal biomechanic test soon

PCB to send Ajmal for informal biomechanic test soon

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Pakistani cricket authorities said that they would be soon be sending suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal for an informal biomechanic tests in a bid to get him cleared before next year's World Cup. The PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said the decision to send Ajmal for the informal test on his remodelled bowling action was taken after positive reports from the team of experts which is

Pakistan's Ajmal returns to action, eyes World Cup

Pakistan's Ajmal returns to action, eyes World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Pakistan's top spinner Saeed Ajmal hopes to play in next year's World Cup after making his competitive return on Friday, three months after being suspended by the International Cricket Council for an illegal bowling action.

Pakistan spinner Ajmal forced to apologise to coach

Pakistan spinner Ajmal forced to apologise to coach

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has had to apologise to the national team's coach Dav Whatmore over seemingly innocuous remarks the player made in a television interview about having a foreign-born coach.

PCB clarifies after Ajmal lands in controversy

PCB clarifies after Ajmal lands in controversy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board was on Tuesday forced to issue a clarification after off-spinner Saeed Ajmal got embroiled in an unwanted controversy over his bowling action following his interview to a British newspaper.

Three late Ajmal wickets halt England

Three late Ajmal wickets halt England

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took three late wickets to thrust his team back into contention at the close of the second day of the second Test against England on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

After a successful but controversial career, off-spinner Ajmal finished with 178 wickets in 35 Tests, the last of which was at Galle in Sri Lanka in 2014, where his bowling action was reported for a second time.

Ajmal shuts down academy following threats from extremists

Ajmal shuts down academy following threats from extremists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been forced to close his international cricket academy in his hometown, Faisalabad, after it received threats from extremist elements.

Saqlain Mushtaq rushes to rescue controversial spinner Ajmal

Saqlain Mushtaq rushes to rescue controversial spinner Ajmal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Pakistani cricket authorities have turned to former top spinner, Saqlain Mushtaq to help Saeed Ajmal change his bowling action and make a comeback to international cricket.

PHOTOS: England dance to Ajmal's tune

PHOTOS: England dance to Ajmal's tune

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Images of the Day 1 of the first Test between Pakistan and England.

England crumble under Ajmal's off-spin

England crumble under Ajmal's off-spin

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal flummoxed England's batsmen with his off-spin for a career-best haul in Tests of seven for 55 to dismiss the visitors for 192 on the first day of the opening Test in Dubai on Tuesday. In reply, Pakistan openers Mohammad Hafeez (22) and Taufeeq Umar (18) survived 15 overs from the number one-ranked Test side to finish on 42-0 at the close, 150 runs in arrears.

Saeed Ajmal returns to Pakistan squad; Akmal dropped

Saeed Ajmal returns to Pakistan squad; Akmal dropped

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Suspended from international cricket for an illegal bowling action, Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal on Friday returned to the national side.

Without Muslim votes, BJP can't form govt: AIUDF MP

Without Muslim votes, BJP can't form govt: AIUDF MP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'We have already directed our party members and supporters and advised them that not a single vote goes to the BJP'

Ajmal fails to provide satisfactory results in informal test

Ajmal fails to provide satisfactory results in informal test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Pakistan's off-spinner Saeed Ajmal failed to provide satisfactory results in an informal biomechanic test in light of his bowling ban, which has reportedly prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board to go on the back-foot to apply for his reassessment.

Will Ajmal get a recall to bolster depleted Pakistan?

Will Ajmal get a recall to bolster depleted Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that the option of flying out off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to Australia for the cricket World Cup was available if Pakistan reached the semi-finals.

Asian Relay C'ships: Indian 4x400m teams bag silver

Asian Relay C'ships: Indian 4x400m teams bag silver

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The men's quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Santosh Kumar, Mijo Chacko Kurian and Arokia Rajiv also failed to stand on top of the podium as they clocked 3:05.76 to finish second behind Sri Lanka (3:04.48). Vietnam was third with 3:07.37.

Is it the end of the road for Saeed Ajmal?

Is it the end of the road for Saeed Ajmal?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Senior spinner Saeed Ajmal has said that he is ready to retire from international cricket if the Pakistan cricket authorities tell him clearly he is no longer a part of their plans.

Need one last chance to prove myself, says Saeed Ajmal

Need one last chance to prove myself, says Saeed Ajmal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Despite being left out of the central contracts of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB),`out-of-favour` off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is hoping to revive his international career through 'one last chance' to prove his worth. Having notched up a total of 178 wickets in 35 Tests, Ajmal was ranked as the number one bowler in ODIs and was also very impressive in the longest format of the game before being suspended for exceeding the 15-degree elbow flex limit set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in September 2014.

Cricket Buzz: Ajmal claims declined Pak's T20 captaincy

Cricket Buzz: Ajmal claims declined Pak's T20 captaincy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

Veteran Pakistani cricketer Saeed Ajmal, who is widely regarded as the world's best off-spinner, has reportedly claimed that he declined an offer to become the captain of the team's national Twenty20 side in order to concentrate on his bowling.

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf denied any groupings in the dressing room.

Good news for Ajmal as his off-spinners declared legitimate

Good news for Ajmal as his off-spinners declared legitimate

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Pakistan spinner's 'doosra' however has still not received a nod of approval from lab testers

Pakistan to award Ajmal after ICC omission

Pakistan to award Ajmal after ICC omission

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Saeed Ajmal will receive a special award from the Pakistan Cricket Board after the spin bowler was left off the shortlist for the International Cricket Council's Player of the Year, chairman Zaka Ashraf said on Monday.

Ajmal's action raises concern in Indian camp

Ajmal's action raises concern in Indian camp

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal's bowling action generated a fresh controversy on Monday after senior Indian players reportedly questioned the legality of his deliveries even as the ICC defended the Pakistani bowler, saying his action was well within "the allowed degree of tolerance".

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The team couldn't maintain the momentum on the anchor leg.

Batsmen have no respect for bowlers nowadays: Ajmal

Batsmen have no respect for bowlers nowadays: Ajmal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal, widely regarded as the world's best off-spinner, says that life is becoming increasingly tough for bowlers in limited-overs cricket.

Ajmal, Hafeez to visit Chennai for informal tests

Ajmal, Hafeez to visit Chennai for informal tests

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Pakistan's suspended off-spinners Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez have decided to go for informal tests to the ICC accredited bowling centre in Chennai.

Action remodelled, Pakistan's Ajmal in hope of one last tango

Action remodelled, Pakistan's Ajmal in hope of one last tango

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

I will leave cricket with this (new) action. If I am not effective, I will step aside and leave...

Akhtar advises Ajmal to challenge ICC ban; Saqlain offers help

Akhtar advises Ajmal to challenge ICC ban; Saqlain offers help

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Having been at the receiving end of chucking accusations during his playing days, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar advised Saeed Ajmal to legally challenge the new protocol of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on bowling actions.

Pakistan include suspended spinner Ajmal in World Cup squad

Pakistan include suspended spinner Ajmal in World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

A PCB official said the suspended off-spinner has been named in the preliminary squad as he was in the process of correcting his action and would soon appear for an ICC biomechanics test.

Ajmal accused of fraud, asked to vacate land for academy

Ajmal accused of fraud, asked to vacate land for academy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been accused of fraud and misuse of facilities by the administration of the University of Agriculture in his hometown Faisalabad. The administration has ordered him to immediately vacate the land given to him to establish his cricket academy. The varsity administration claimed on Saturday that Ajmal had charged admission fees from one student to join the academy and over 350 students became members.

Suspended Pakistan spinner Ajmal pulls out of World Cup squad

Suspended Pakistan spinner Ajmal pulls out of World Cup squad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Suspended Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has withdrawn from the World Cup squad.

No surgery for Ajmal, medication will treat abdomen problem

No surgery for Ajmal, medication will treat abdomen problem

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

In a major relief for Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal, he will not require surgery to treat his abdomen problem as it can be treated with medication.

Ajmal says revised action will be as effective as ever

Ajmal says revised action will be as effective as ever

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The Pakistan off-spinner leaves for Britain next week to undergo tests on his new action, having been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in September following a biomechanical test carried out in Brisbane.

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Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

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